Athens township is located in Isanti County Minnesota. Athens township has a 2024 population of 2,171. Athens township is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,124 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens township is $100,372 with a poverty rate of 9.27%. The median age in Athens township is 45.6 years: 46.4 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,916 | 94.11% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 796 | 2.55 | 96 | 4 |
| Married | 487 | 2.82 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Non Family | 215 | 1.23 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 66 | 3.47 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 28 | 5.68 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
96.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 8.83% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 15.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 7.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 2.67% |
| High School Graduate | 613 | 41.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.34% |
| Some College | 342 | 23.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,400 | 1,269 | 119 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 44 | 26 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,875 | $78,563 | $59,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $50,972 | $58,162 | $39,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,750 | $51,083 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,542 | $59,948 | $43,333 |
| Some College | $51,750 | $75,750 | $45,795 |
$52,542
Average Earnings
$59,948
Average Male
$43,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.93% of Athens township residents speak only English, while 2.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,916 | 175 | 9.13% |
| Multiple | 89 | 9 | 10.11% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100% |
9.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.22%
Male Poverty Rate
9.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens township is White, with 9.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.16% |
| High School | 7.83% |
| Some College | 4.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.79% |
| Female Employed | 6.27% |
| Male Employed | 5.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,268 | $111,173 |
| Households | $88,333 | $100,372 |
| Married Families | $111,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,664 | $58,224 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
69.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
191
Number of Veterans
181
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| Korea | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 11.33% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 21.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.54%
Born in Athens township
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
99.51% of Athens township residents were born in the United States, with 89.54% having been born in Minnesota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,271 | 20 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 2,251 | 20 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 2,231 | 20 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 2,211 | 20 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 2,191 | 20 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 2,171 | 20 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 2,151 | 20 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 2,131 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2021 | 2,127 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 2,124 | -100 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 2,224 | 7 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 2,217 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 2,218 | 26 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 2,192 | 15 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 2,177 | -23 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 2,200 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 2,196 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,198 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 2,199 | 20 | 0.92% |
| 2010 | 2,179 | 0 | 0% |